CPSYC 2453 Mindfulness and Mental Health
This introductory class is designed for students to conceptually integrate the theory, research, and practice of mindfulness in relation to mental health. The course will elucidate the Eastern religious and conceptual foundations of mindfulness and critically examine its diverse applications in Western contexts to stress management, wellness, trauma, recovery, and social justice. Students will learn about the empirical basis of mindfulness through an overview of research in clinical psychology, counseling, and neuroscience and its integration into established counseling paradigms for diverse communities. This is an experience-heavy course that requires students to cultivate their own meditation practice.
Prerequisite
One previous CPSYC course